2015 Honda GL1800 recalls and problems

The 2015 Honda GL1800 has 2 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2015 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 22 GL1800 model years — 13th most.

2recalls

8complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

14,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Air Bags

Jan 9, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V045000 · 960 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy & notes

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Service Brakes

Oct 23, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V700000 · 145,219 vehicles

Problem: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.

Risk: A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.

Remedy & notes

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Steering4

Service Brakes3

Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2015 vs. other Honda GL1800 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2015 Honda GL1800 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2015 Honda GL1800, the latest from Jan 9, 2018 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda GL1800?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (4), service brakes (3), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.